News from Past Week…
Women Empowerment – The Indian army is conducting a Women officers Special Selection Board to launch the process of promoting Women officers from the rank of Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel, a move that will bring them at par with their male counterparts.
Digging Out Evolution – A group of Indian researchers found rare cases of fossilized dinosaur eggs among 256 newly discovered eggs from the Narmada Valley. The discovery suggests that Titanosaurs, one of the largest dinosaurs to have roamed the Earth, displayed a notable reproductive trait unique to modern-day birds.
Resilient Businesses – Even after expecting global economic slowdown, Indian CEOs are professing faith in India’s economy. In PwC’s survey, 85% of India CEOs said they do not plan to reduce headcount, and 96% said they do not plan to reduce compensation either.
Innovation & Technology – Four Delhi IITians have created a low-cost light weight Laptop, PrimeBook 4G valued at just Rs. 15000. It can reduce 85% education costs of students. Two Judges on Shark Tank India have decided to invest ₹75 lakh in PrimeBook.
Increasing Firepower – An Indo-Russian joint venture has started manufacturing Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi. This will lend greater firepower to the Indian armed forces.
Interesting Long Read on The Indian Web
Job Market – As the talent pool changes, Devender Gupta explains how Business Organizations and industry should alter their practices of recruiting young workforce. The age-old ways of campus selection have lost their mojo in today’s digital age. Read the piece here on OpentheMagzine.
Interesting Data Point
Wholesale price-based inflation (WPI) declined to a 22-month low of 4.95% in December 2022
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